Programme Intern

Work LocationBeirut, Lebanon. This internship is designed to be in person (30 hours) but can be adjusted based on request by the successful candidate. Expected duration3 months Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is the global leader in the fight against drugs, organized crime, corruption and terrorism with widely recognized expertise and specialization on issues pertaining to international cooperation in criminal matters. UNODC operates in all regions of the world through an extensive network of field offices. The work of UNODC is guided by a broad range of international legally binding instruments and a set of United Nations standards and norms on crime prevention and criminal justice. The UNODC Regional Office for the Middle East and North Africa (ROMENA) was established in 1997 with the vision of supporting the Member States in the region to be safer from drugs, organized crime, corruption, and terrorism. The Regional Framework for the Arab States 2023-2028 (henceforth ‘the Regional Framework’) sets out UNODC’s mission to contribute to peace and security, human rights, and development by making the region safer from drugs, crime, corruption, and terrorism, including by reducing violence and inequalities within society. This document acts as the overarching strategic framework for cooperation between UNODC, participating Member States and the League of Arab States (LAS). It frames how UNODC will strengthen, prioritize, customize, and deliver support to the Arab region in effective response to some of the most pressing challenges faced by these countries and in connection with UNODC’s mandates and specialities. It also lays out a roadmap to guide UNODC programming and to accelerate progress towards Agenda 2030 in pursuit of key Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) The website of the Office for further information: https://www.unodc.org/romena/ Internship is UNPAID Reporting Line: The intern will be under the direct supervision of UNODC Lebanon Programme Coordinator, and the overall guidance of the Regional Representative at the UNODC Regional Office for the Middle East and North Africa (ROMENA) The intern will support the team in the area of criminal justice, in particular the administrative support of ongoing projects. Tasks will include: - Providing logistical and administrative support during trainings, workshops, and high-level events - Support in the preparation of presentations, workshops and trainings - Support in the development of statistic reports - Drafting minutes of meeting (when applicable) - Researching potential areas for expansion - Support in the development of a country package Qualifications/special skills• Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in, or have recently completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in, or have recently completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent). • Be computer literate in standard software applications; • Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and • Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Additional InformationNot available. Intern Specific textInterns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer. No FeeTHE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.